Selling Motorola, Google "Loss" 9 Billion Dollars ?

Motorola by Google's sales figures look much smaller than when the first purchase. The selling price of U.S. $ 2.91 billion versus the purchase price of 12.5 billion U.S. dollars. That is, there is a difference of about 9.59 billion U.S. dollars. Did Google nombok for it?

Apparently, Google arguably is not harmed by the transaction.

After buying Motorola, Google sells a set-top division of the company was worth 2.05 billion U.S. dollars to Arris Group. Then, I re- gained nearly 3 billion dollars from Lenovo.

Google itself still holds around 17,000 patents acquired from Motorola. You could say the patents are worth 7 billion dollars after Google's purchase of Motorola is reduced by the introduction of two transactions as mentioned above.

This figure, according to Dan Rowinski on Read Write Web, fairly reasonable considering the Rockstar group buy 4,000 patents from Nortel for $ 4.5 billion dollars.

" We 've got what they want from Motorola, namely patents, a team of engineers, and information about the market / the paper, " said mobile analyst Jack Gold of J Gold & Associates, in an e - mail to Read Write Web.

Gold added that Motorola actually never had a strategic value for Google that does not need to plunge as handset manufacturers. The acquisition of Motorola also put Google in a position contrary to the OEM partners.

Moto Moto X and G sold at a very low price tag for the class because I was not looking for profit, but Android users by offering attractive handsets as cheap as possible. Google's revenue is obtained when the Android users wear its services.

By selling Motorola, Google no longer in conflict with the partner. " They're out of business that does not generate a profit and can concentrate without having to worry about a hardware manufacturer, " said Gold.

Every Day, Facebook opened 750 Million People

The number of " resident " active social networking site Facebook has skyrocketed rising. This further shows the dominance of artificial Mark Zuckerberg 's service in the global social networking business.

On Thursday ( 30/01/2014 ), while the release of fourth quarter 2013 financial report, Facebook also revealed the latest update number of active users.

As quoted from The Next Web, recorded in December, the monthly active users Facebook now has surpassed the 1.23 billion account. According to the Facebook claim, the value showed an increase of up to 16 per cent from the same period in 2012.

Most of the monthly active users access Facebook through mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets. Facebook reveals, there are 945 million users who access the social network via mobile. The figures symbolize 39 percent increase from the previous year.

Meanwhile, the average number of daily users, Facebook has reached 757 million accounts. Users who access Facebook every day is no less substantial, amounting to 556 million accounts.

Like ever before, the number of mobile users is still the most important thing for Facebook. Facebook is now a public company must prove to investors that users continue to access Facebook while " moving ".

Facebook effort seems to have paid off. During the quarter, it was noted that about 76.83 percent of the account is actively accessing the service each month. Meanwhile, the average daily active users Facebook from mobile devices reached 73.44 percent.

These figures increased from 40 percent in 2011, 50 and 60 percent in 2012, and eventually reached 70 percent in 2013. In 2014 alone, the figure is expected to rise to 80 percent.

From the financial point of view, Facebook managed to get a revenue of 2.59 billion U.S. dollars during the quarter. The value of successfully " beat " analyst predictions that predict Facebook will get a revenue of 2.33 billion U.S. dollars.

Google to Sell Motorola Lenovo

Lenovo has announced a deal with Google to buy Motorola's handset division valued at 2.91 billion U.S. dollars ( about Rp 35 trillion ). As reported by Reuters, this is the largest technology transaction Lenovo so far.

Google bought Motorola for $ 12.5 billion in 2012. Purchase this time include the handset division, but I still have most of Motorola's patents, which is often referred to as the asset purchase motivation when it's Google.

In addition, Google also still will have a research division Motorola, Advanced Technology and Projects ( which includes Project Ara ). While Lenovo will have a license to use the technology developed from there.

The deal still has to go through approval first before it could be implemented, both the U.S. and Chinese government approval.

Lenovo will pay 600 million dollars in cash and 750 million U.S. dollars in the form of ordinary shares. In addition, some $ 1.5 billion will be paid in the form of bonds.

" The acquisition of the iconic brand, with a portfolio of innovative products and a global team that is very talented as this will make Lenovo's strong global competitor in the smartphone arena, " said CEO of Lenovo, Yang Yuanqing.

Watch out, Android phone " infected " virus from your PC

Malware or malicious programs that target Android devices typically utilize social engineering and a false application to spread itself.

However, it later emerged a trojan that infects a PC and can " infect " Android gadget connected to the PC. It is somewhat unique because it has never encountered before.

The existence of a malicious program called Trojan.Droidpak was revealed by security firm Symantec reports.

" Previously we have ever come across Android malware targeting Windows systems... to insert the autorun.inf files on micro - SD, " said Symantec researcher Flora Liu, as quoted by PC World.

" But this time we find the opposite, namely that the Windows malware trying to infect Android devices, " said Liu.

Trojan.Droidpak first nested on a Windows PC to create a DLL file and registers her new service in order to stay active in the memory even if the computer has re - booted. He then download the APK file to be installed discreetly to your Android device connected to the PC in question.

This can be done when connected gadgets running Android USB Debugging mode. The mode generally used by application developers or users who will do the rooting.

The malware then make a false application on Google Play Store infected gadgets, complete with the same icon with the Google app store, but the name is slightly different, ie " Google App Store ".

Symantec also found that the malware is looking for certain online banking applications from South Korea, and then attempt to remove and replace it with another version that is already infected.

Trojan.Droidpak also intercept SMS messages sent from the device and sends it to the server control. From this, we can conclude the malware has a financial motive or purpose of stealing money.

Although the goal of targeting a particular country, do not rule out the possibility that other Android malware developers would emulate this new attack techniques.

To date, the method of transmission Trojan.Droidpak still has a weakness, which can only be run if the Android device to enable USB Debugging mode. Therefore Liu advises users to turn off the feature as a preventive measure.

Nokia Android Smartphone Leaked Again

Lately , rumors about Nokia " Normandy " more widely heard . Recent information leaks back shows the hardware specifications of low-end Android phone is .
This specification information is leaked by @ evleaks via Twitter timeline . Evleaks itself known like to divulge information about the gadget that has not even been introduced . Typically , the information from the Twitter account proved true .
According Evleaks , a device that he called the Nokia X will be armed with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor dual - core processor, 4 -inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels , and 512 MB ​​RAM .
The product will also be equipped with storage capacity of 4 GB which can be expanded using a microSD card , 5 -megapixel rear camera , and a 1,500 mAh battery .
Still based " chirp " Evleaks , Nokia Android devices do not seem to be using Google Play Store app store . Instead , he will use Nokia's own digital store , namely the Nokia Store .
To KompasTekno , a reliable source who has seen the direct Normandy say Nokia is going to eliminate all Google services , such as Play Store and Google Maps .
Instead of Play Store , Nokia X is equipped with Android 4.4 ( Kitkat ) be able to download Android applications from the Nokia Store . Replacement for the Google Maps application , Normandy will be equipped flagship Nokia maps application , Here .
Nokia X will also have support for the use of two SIM cards at once . In addition , the device is likely to have a colorful casing , similar to what was adopted in the Nokia Lumia devices . Evleaks leaked , this product will be released with a choice of six colors .
Previously , information specifications Nokia " Normandy " had appeared in the online retailer's site The Gioididong.com from Vietnam . The information presented on the site is not much different from what was leaked by Evleaks .
Information on the use of the Android mobile operating system Normandy first obtained by website The Verge from several sources .
According to the technology site predictions , mobile " mysterious " Nokia is not using a version of Android that is similar to ours . Nokia seems to be using Android that have been modified , the same as the Amazon on a tablet product , Kindle Fire .
The purpose of the use of the modified Android is fully customize the use of the Google operating system on Nokia's devices .

Enjoy Video Via Chromecast

Chromecast Google introduced in late 2013. This product is basically a TV dongle that allows users to stream online video from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a television screen, connected over the same network.

Chromecast dongle connected to a TV through an HDMI connection, and getting resources from the USB port or AC power outlet. Google said that if the connection is HDMI 4.1 possessed, then Chromecast not require other resources.

Chromecast quite small dimensions, such as Internet dongle. In the sales package, Google includes a power cable (mini-HDMI connection - USB), one HDMI adapter cable connector, charger, and manual.

Installation

In the installation, Chromecast is mounted on the TV and the HDMI connector USB or electrical outlet to get power. First connected, Chromecast will prompt the user to setup through a device that aspires to be used, such as a smartphone or laptop by visiting google.com / chromecast / setup and download apps for Mac, PC, or Android.

From there, users will be guided to install fairly easy. Users must connect Chromecast the existing WiFi network. If you want to pair it with a laptop, users must install the plug-in Google Chrome browser Cast in them.

Meanwhile, if you want to stream video, users can update the latest YouTube app, Netflix, or any other supported applications such as Google Play Chromecast Google Play Movies and Music.

Video streaming applications in the latest update has supported Chromecast. There are special icons for each application that can be activated if you want to stream video from any smartphone to a TV.

This is the excess, Google does not restrict users Chromecast using the same operating system in all devices. Android or iOS smartphone users alike can connect with Chromecast and enjoy video content on TV.

Through Chromecast, not a smartphone stream to the dongle. Rather, ruled dongle to run a video contained in the cloud. Because the users can still use a smartphone to any current streaming has begun.

Dongle is also not limited to one particular account streaming video. So all the devices connected to Chromecast, despite having different accounts, can still enjoy the video content on TV.

Video Playback

Videos that run through Chromecast depending on the Internet connection. Users can also select the video quality you want displayed when available choices, such as in YouTube. But unfortunately when tested with a laptop via a browser, the video quality is lower than it should be displayed.

In Chromecast also not provided a special interface to control video. It would be easier if all the videos combined into one, and the user can easily navigate and control the playback, such as control of play, stop, skip, or mute the audio. To do so at this time the user still has to open an application that is running on a smartphone, and control it from there.

When compared with similar applications, such as AirPlay contained in the video player integrated in iOS and OS X, Chromecast requires developers to create applications support one by one. This causes the current application is still limited and it took a long time to make it popular.

Security is also an obstacle, because anyone who is connected in a network, can send video to the TV. It may be that if there are fraudulent, they play the video in the middle of the video we are watching.

But overall, Chromecast brings a new experience watching video in TV. Google membanderol Chromecast at a price of 350 U.S. dollars. With a relatively cheap price of this user does not have to have a SmartTV feature if you want to enjoy YouTube videos on the big screen or NetFlix.

When is 4K TV Acceptable In Bulk?

TV with 4K display technology is becoming the focus of the company teknogi. The manufacturers are doing research and development on technologies 4K, and some have been sold to the market.

However, the current market response to the 4K televisions are very small, either because the price of the product is still very expensive. Currently 4K television targeting the corporate market segment.

CEO of Sony, Kazuo Hirai argues, it took five to seven years for a 4K television can be adopted en masse. This process is similar to the time of adoption of HD television.

Told The Verge, Tuesday ( 07/01/2014 ), Hirai explained that it is important in the sales process so that consumers can distinguish the quality of 4K and HD television screens that currently exist in retail stores.

According to the standard that made ​​the Consumer Electronics Association, the product must have a 4K TV resolution 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, or four times the resolution of standard high definition ( HD ). Video or device that carries the label 4K must support the resolution.

Sony is currently not positioned 4K television as a mainstream product. However, he said, sales of Sony's 4K television at this time fairly well and according to plan.

2013, PC Sales Decline Worst

Sales of PCs ( laptops and desktop computers ) globally is expected to return a decline of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the number of pengkapalan 82.6 million units.

The data described in the initial report Gartner reported by The Next Web. Estimates of this research institute noted that, overall, some 315.9 million PCs pengkapalan units in 2013 to 10 percent lower than in 2012.

That number was recorded as the biggest drop in the history of the PC market. The number of PCs shipped in 2013 fell to equal volumes recorded four years earlier, in 2009.

In line with Gartner report, estimates of the institute IDC research shows that the PC market declined by 5.6 percent year - over-year in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Culprit sluggish PC market, according to Gartner, is a mobile device based on Android - primarily - that many consumers purchased as gifts this holiday season towards the end of last year. This is supported by the average selling price of these devices are getting cheaper.

In the middle of that trend, Lenovo and Dell recorded a positive growth in the range of 6 percent, while other manufacturers, such as Asus and Acer on average suffered a decline of two digits.

AMD Introduces the Range Processor "Kaveri"

As promised, AMD officially launched its newest line of processors on Tuesday ( 01/14/2014 ). Series processors code-named " Kaveri " This continuing scheme A - Series APU name as its predecessor.

Tom 's Hardware site reported that the Kaveri is introduced through three prime models, the A10 - 7850K, A10 - 7700K and A8 - 7600.

AMD A10 - 7850K is the top model is equipped with four cores and eight cores CPU GPU. CPU core speed pegged at 3.7 GHz which can be increased up to 4 GHz in turbo mode, while the GPU runs at 720 Hz. The price in the range of 173 dollars.

In the middle there is a A10 - 7700K is priced 152 U.S. dollars. The chip has four CPU cores and GPU cores six. CPU cores can be driven up to 3.8 GHz of default speed of 3.4 GHz, while the GPU runs at 720 MHz.

Lastly, there is the A8 - 7600 which has the tag of the most expensive, which is 119 dollars. The processor is equipped with four CPU cores and GPU cores six each running at a speed of 3.3 GHz (3.8 GHz turbo) and 720 MHz. The level of power consumption ( TDP ) models the lowest among the other Kaveri, which is 45 watts versus 95 watts at A10 - A10 - 7850K and 7700K.

AMD also provide a series of Kaveri with the latest technology. Series processor is the first product of the company is applying the concept of Heterogeneous Systems Architecture ( HSA ), which facilitate collaboration in a shared CPU - GPU processing tasks.

There are also new APIs support from AMD, Mantle, which is designed to optimize the Radeon GPU in the Kaveri in the running game, support DirectX 11.2 and OpenCL 2.0.

Two prime Kaveri models, namely A10 and A10 - 7850K - 7700K, began shipping in the 4th quarter of 2013 and is already available on January 14, 2014. The two chips are bundled with the game Battlefield 4. The A8 - 7600 will be delivered following the first quarter of this year.